Pheasey Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 9,823 residents, 29 crimes were recorded in December 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 58.3% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this period. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 48.3% of total) and vehicle crime (4 incidents, 13.8%) were the most common categories, with the former significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Seasonal factors may partly explain the overall low rate, as December typically sees reduced public activity due to Christmas shopping and dark evenings. However, the data also highlights an anomaly: robbery rates were 200% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), suggesting a localized concentration of this crime type. This contrast between overall safety and specific category spikes underscores the need to consider both macro and micro patterns when assessing Pheasey’s crime profile. The area’s built-up nature within Walsall, a town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to these dynamics, with retail and transport hubs influencing both vehicle crime and robbery rates. While the low overall rate aligns with the seasonal context, the elevated robbery figure deserves closer attention to local patterns.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime types and volumes. Burglary increased by 50% compared to November, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, while vehicle crime rose by 33.3% (3 to 4). These increases may reflect seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holiday period or changes in retail activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 75% (from 4 to 1 incidents), and criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 12.5% (from 16 to 14), though they remain 47% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The most striking disparity lies in robbery, which was 200% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) and accounted for 10.3% of total crimes. This stark contrast to other categories, such as burglary (14% below UK average) and public order offences (58% below UK average), suggests targeted vulnerabilities in Pheasey. Residents might find the robbery rate particularly relevant, as it indicates a specific risk not mirrored by broader trends. These shifts highlight the importance of localized analysis, as national averages can obscure area-specific challenges.

The crime rate in December 2023 (3.0 per 1,000) marked a 17.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of local risks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 339 residents, a statistic that contextualizes the monthly exposure in terms of population size. For a built-up area of 9,823 residents, this translates to a relatively low probability of being directly affected by crime, though the robbery anomaly suggests targeted risks. Comparing this to the UK average, Pheasey’s overall safety is starkly evident, but the disparity in specific categories like robbery indicates that localized factors can override broader trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, while the area is generally safer than the national average, certain crime types require focused attention. This contrast between aggregate safety and specific vulnerabilities underscores the complexity of crime patterns in Pheasey, where macro-level trends and micro-level dynamics coexist.